VJK PIZZA
12302 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-631-5150
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white frezzer in back kitchen area.
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over top ricotta cheese inside walk-in cooler manager removed and properly stored eggs.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired on 02/26/2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior f ice machine is soiled.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed metal shavings on soiled can opener blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board stored on rolling cart is grooved at time of inspection. Operator took cutting board off shelf to dispose of later.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FIRST TEMP 2:15 Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Pizza Sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (46F - Cold Holding); Egg Wash (46F) Operator placed in freezer at time of inspection SECOND TEMP 2:45 CORRECTED TO 43F
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza. Provided operator form for Time as a Public Health Control.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near front kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near ice machine in disrepair not in use, discussed with operator. Gaskets on reach in cooler near front kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler Gaskets on front reach in cooler. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table in back kitchen
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health control form and guide.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Black substance around caulking of three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Discussed with operator. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in front kitchen in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over soda in walk in cooler. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 F- retemp 41 F, sausage 47 F- retemp 43 F. In reach in cooler, operator placed on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109 F- retemp 177 F, chicken 120 F- retemp 180 F on steam table. Operator reheated.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over flour. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above prep table.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in restroom, operator replaced at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.